Crimping Optical Fibers

Crimping Optical Fibers

Special tools required:
- 61 4 320







To crimp optical fibers, use pliers 61 4 321(1) in conjunction with crimping head 61 4 323 (2) from crimping set 61 4 320


NOTE: Pliers (1) open automatically as far as they will go when handles are pressed together.







Move contact guide by means of stop lever (1) into corresponding position (pin contact or jack).







Open pliers (2).
Place pin contact or jack (1) in crimping head and secure with locking lever (3).







NOTE: Follow procedure for cutting and stripping insulation from optical fibers.


Insert stripped optical fiber (1) as far as it will go into pin contact or jack (2).
Close pliers (3) fully.
Open pliers (3) and locking lever (4).
Remove optical fiber (1).